National Science Appreciation Day is a day celebrating how science has benefited human outcomes, unleashed human potential, and transformed our quality of life.
The day also observes a call to action for telling stories of how scientific advances have improved and/or saved lives.
Marked annually on March 26th, NSAD is one of the most important days of the year to:
Celebrate scientific achievements- Give thanks to workers in every field of science and medicine
- Raise awareness of the importance of critical thinking
- Lobby for science in public policy
Everyone, everywhere can play a part in celebrating the role of science in our lives.
Why March 26?
On March 26, 1953, American medical scientist Dr. Jonas Salk revealed the successful development of his polio vaccine. It was a landmark achievement of science and continues to make life healthier and safer even today.
It is estimated that polio vaccine has prevented 18 million cases of paralysis and saved 1.5 million lives worldwide since 1988.
(March 26 is also Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, Live Long and Prosper Day, National Spinach Day, and Good Hair Day, so science is in good company.)
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